Alwynne's visit had been prolonged in turn by Alicia, Jean and Roger; and Elsbeth had acquiesced-her sedate letters never betrayed how eagerly-in each delay.
Alicia was flatteringly in need of her help for the Easter church decorations, and how could Alwynne refuse? Jean was in the thick of preparations for the bazaar: Alwynne's quick wits and c